OK people, I am so frustrated of going 5 weeks with NO CHANGE that I have decided to try the "Fat Fast." Although I think that anybody can lose weight by going on some whacky diet for a few days.

I made the decision because this morning I gained 2 POUNDS. Of course this might be water (I drank 4 liters yesterday). Anyway, I will post my menu here every day and let you know if this jumpstarts and I can then move into OWL.

Breakfast: 2 oz. sour cream w/Splenda & 1 Tbsp crushed pecans.

Snack: 4 macadamia nuts.

Exercise: 3-mile walk.

Water: 1.5 liters.

Lunch: 2 hardboiled-eggs with the yolks mashed with 1 tsp. mayonnaise and squirt of mustard.

Water: 1.5 liters.

Snack: 2 oz. sour cream w/Splends & crushed almonds this time, 4 macadamia nuts. (12 macadamia nuts altogether make 1 oz.)

Water: 0.5 liter.

Supper: don't know yet. Drinking the water kills my appetite.

Wish me luck, people! (I need it)

Oh yeah, sig:
172/167/110.
Atkins since 12/01/2003.

Is that the fat fast?

~Steph
5'0"
155/153/115

Update:

Snack: 1 oz. cheese.

For the first time since beginning Atkins 7 weeks ago, I AM HUNGRY. I AM VERY HUNGRY.

Ketosis strips did not indicate presence of ketones, this might be because of all the water I am drinking the urine is too diluted.

I AM VERY HUNGRY.

If I am going to be this hungry, it ain't gonna work.

172/167/110.
Atkins since 12/01/2003.

I'll tell you from my experience, that when I tried cutting out the fat, I was always hungry, no matter what I ate, I was hungry.

I am not cutting the fat, on the contrary, fat is all that I am eating.

172/167/110.
Atkins since 12/01/2003.

Kristie,
It is just the opposite. It is a diet of mostly fat!

Angelette,
Do you have any VCO? (virgin coconut oil)
I found that if I melt 2 T until it is liquid and then drink it down, (I know it sounds horrid, but it's not)I have mega energy and it really suppresses my appetite. I think you need more fat on the fat fast. That is what keeps you from getting hungry.

HTH

Jen

Atkins since 11/11/03

140/133/115

I don't have any coconut oil. OMG that sounds completely gross. I only have olive oil, butter and mayonnaise.

I have only 200 calories left (on "fat fast" you have to count calories) from my allotment for the day.

I have never been so hungry since I started Atkins. And I am craving A BIG SALAD.

172/167/110.
Atkins since 12/01/2003.

I think I would skip the nuts and go for the pure fat.
Here is some info on VCO

Good Luck to you!

Jen

Atkins since 11/11/03

140/133/115

I am going to wet the bed tonight just reading about all the water you drank. This 'fat fast' doesn’t sound very good to me. I tried the egg fast they were talking about and by dinner I was starving. So I had a good low carb dinner. I can't imagine having a couple ounces of sour cream and calling it a meal. How long does this fat fast go for? I think you need a moderator to comment on this fast.

193(1.03)/167.4(1.4.04)/150

Starting 2004 25lbs lighter!
LC since August 2003.

I might be wrong, but eating just fat, or more fat, that doesn't seem too healthy. Am I wrong?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> How long does this fat fast go for? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Maybe another five minutes.

172/167/110.
Atkins since 12/01/2003.

If you are doing Atkins then you would have read all about the fat fast in DANDR. If you are trying to low carb with out a plan then you will probably fail. www.atkinscenter.com will tell you about the fat fast and why it works. It is good for someone who is metibolically resistent.
Also here is a good site for some fat fast recipes.

http://www.headed-west.com/fatfast.htm

Jen

Atkins since 11/11/03

140/133/115

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>[I] If you are doing Atkins then you would have read all about the fat fast in DANDR. If you are trying to low carb with out a plan then you will probably fail.[/I/ <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where do you think I found out about the "fat fast" if not from reading the Atkins book? I have done everything possible recommended in the book. I am not trying to "low carb without a plan" unless there are additional plans within Atkins that aren't mentioned in the book.

It's just that after 7 weeks I would like to see some results instead of going backwards.

Update:

Supper: 1 liter water while I decide if I am going to continue with this "fat fast" or eat a big salad.

172/167/110.
Atkins since 12/01/2003.

I wasn't refering to you Angelette. I was responding to the others who didn't seem to know what the fat fast was.

Jen

Atkins since 11/11/03

140/133/115

Angelette
As leery as I have always been about teh fat fast I think if you are following Atkins plan then I have no right to tell you not to listen to what he has written in his books. Just be sure you are doing it right. Here's link to an archived article from the Atkins website. It gives background on the fat fast as well as some cautions. Might be helpful.

http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/21-237659.html

Rob
310/234.5/180

Me, a skeptic? I trust you have proof.